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Charlotte, NC – Pkaza today announced that the company will be changing its name from Pkaza Critical Facilities Recruiting to Pkaza Data Center Recruiting. The name change reflects the company’s long standing focus on the data center industry and provides a clearer representation of its specialized recruiting services. While the company name is changing, there
Want to get into the booming data center industry – but don’t know where to start? Whether you’re coming from the trades, the military, or just looking for a career that pays well and actually grows, this guide will show you exactly what it takes to break in. Why Consider a Career in the Data
What’s powering the AI revolution? It’s not just algorithms — it’s infrastructure. And the companies building it are in a talent war unlike anything we’ve seen before. From ChatGPT to autonomous vehicles, AI has entered the mainstream — and it’s driving demand for computer, cooling, and electrical power at unprecedented levels. But here’s what most
Tired of chasing jobs that are in dead end industries and lead to nowhere? Wondering how to break into one of the most stable, high-paying industries without a technical degree? Or maybe you’ve already got the skills — but you’re not sure how to get in front of the right hiring manager? You’re not alone.
💥 The Future of AI Is Being Built Now Massive AI-powered data centers are breaking ground in Texas and beyond.If you’ve been waiting for the next big thing in tech infrastructure, this is it. The Stargate Project isn’t just another job opportunity—it’s the biggest tech buildout of the decade. 🚀 What Is the Stargate Project?
Pkaza was thrilled to sponsor the 7×24 Exchange Washington DC Chapter’s Annual Golf Tournament, held at Golf Club at Lansdowne located in the heart of the data center capital. The event, which took place last Monday and brought together professionals from across the mission-critical and data center industry for a fantastic day of networking, fun,
The Data Center Frontier Show
The Certified Mission Critical Operator program was created to meet the growing need for qualified operators to maintain today’s complex data centers. Experienced Mission Critical Operators from major corporations created the blueprint via a grant from the US Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. For excellence in operating a Mission Critical data center, you can count on a Certified Mission Critical Operator (CMCO).
DCPRO is a wholly owned subsidiary of DatacenterDynamics, the industry's most influential media and events brand. DC Professional Ltd. was formed in 2011 to service the professional development needs of the rapidly evolving mission critical IT infrastructure industry. They have provided classroom training to more than 12,000 students around the world - in many languages - through its network of expert instructors, and has delivered more than 15,000 modules of online training.
Uptime Institute aligns their data center education and training programs along three tracks, focused on data center design, management and operations. Uptime Institute teaches courses in over 30 cities worldwide, providing you a convenient opportunity to join an alumni network of over 3000 graduates around the world and take your data center education to the next level. Uptime Institute has earned CPD Accreditation through The CPD Standards Office. Taking Uptime Institute Accredited Training Courses qualifies as continuing education credits.
The Marist College Institute for Data Center Professionals (IDCP) was founded in 2004 with support and funding from the National Science Foundation. In partnership with professional, industry and governmental organizations, the IDCP has been providing individuals and corporate teams with skills-based education and credentialing supporting the data center and enterprise computing environments of the future.
DCD Connect New York 2027
When: 5/17-5/18/2027 Times TBA
Where: New York Marriott Marquis, Times Square – 1535 Broadway New York City, NY 10036
DCF (Data Center Frontier) Trends Summit
When: 5/5-5/7/2027 Times TBA
Where: Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel – 9495 W Entertainment Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305
Bisnow National Data Center Investment Conference And Expo
When: Tuesday, May 4, 2027 to Thursday, May 6, 2027 (All day)
Where: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center; 5701 Marinelli Rd; Rockville, MD 20852
PTC 2027 (Hawaii)
When: Sunday, January 17, 2027 7:00 AM to Wednesday, January 20, 2027 5:00 PM
Where: Hilton Hawaiian Village – Waikiki Beach Resort, Honolulu, Hawaii
7×24 Exchange DC Annual Holiday Party
When: December 10, 2026
Where: TBA – Registration Opening Soon
AFCOM Central Ohio Holiday Happy Hour
When: Thursday, December 3, 2026 – 3:00 PM
Where: TBD OH, United States
7×24 Metro New York – Annual Holiday Party
When: December 3rd – More details coming soon!
Where: Ascent Lounge – 10 Columbus Cir 4th Floor, New York, NY 10019
AFCOM Central Ohio Holiday Happy Hour
When: Thursday, December 3, 2026 6:00PM-9:00 PM
Where: La Hacienda – Fairmont Scottsdale Princess – 7575 East Princess Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Bisnow: Carolinas Data Center Conference & Expo – Power, Capital and the New Rules of Building in the Carolinas
When: Thu Nov 12, 2026 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Charlotte Marriott City Center – 100 West Trade Street Charlotte, NC 28202
Bisnow Tennessee Data Center Conference & Expo
When: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 7:30 AM-12:30 PM
Where: Omni Nashville Hotel; 250 Rep John Lewis Way S.; Nashville, TN 37203
AFCOM Central Ohio Chapter Meeting
When: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 11:30 AM-2:00 PM
Where: Citi; 306 Greif Parkway; Delaware, Ohio 43015; United States
AFCOM Arizona 1st Annual Fall Golf Outing
When: Monday, November 2, 2026 6:00 AM-12:00 PM
Where: Omni National Golf Club; 2727 W Club Dr; Tucson, Arizona 85742
7×24 Fall Conference / The Intersection of AI & Traditional Data Centers
When: 10/25/2026 – 10/28/2026 From: 1:00 pm To: 12:15 pm
Where: JW Marriott San Antonio, 23808 Resort Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78261
AFCOM North Carolina Chapter Meeting – Top Golf
When: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 9:30 AM-2:00 PM
Where: Topgolf University; 9110 Drivers Way; Charlotte, North Carolina
Bisnow: National Data Center Connectivity & AI Infrastructure Conference & Expo
When: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 From: 07:30 AM To: 12:00 PM
Where: Hyatt Regency Dulles; 2300 Dulles Corner Blvd.; Herndon, VA 20171
Annual Fall 7×24 Exchange Central Virginia Golf Outing
When: Monday, October 19, 2026 8:30 AM-3:00 PM
Where: Golden Horseshoe Golf Club: 401 S England St, Williamsburg, VA 23185